It consists of a bass line only, which is to be played on instruments such as the cello, viola de gamba, double-bass or bassoon. |
The voices of the cello and gamba twined around each other in a simple musical form. |
He plays not only his usual double bass but also a viola da gamba which strangely matches the moody quality of the Russian tunes. |
The young prince was ten years his junior, but enjoyed playing the harpsichord and viola da gamba when politics allowed. |
The dark, resonating notes of the cello and the higher, slightly nasal voice of the gamba sang the lachrymose State of the Gambo. |
This reminds me very strongly of the energetic string crossing in the op. trio sonatas of Buxtehude for violin, viola da gamba and continuo. |